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49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh couldn’t be more pleased with the development of WR Michael Crabtree. “I think it’s been pretty evident in the way he’s played,” Harbaugh said. “He’s done an outstanding job in all the different phases that a receiver can do a good job in. Catching the ball. He made some great catches for us. Route running’s been very good. Physical in the blocking, in the physical game. And yards after the catch, he’s done a real fantastic job catching and running the ball. He’s been very determined when he has the ball in his hands.” Source: Pro Football Weekly Attached Thumbnails  
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